A rich and decadent chocolate tart with a crisp crust and smooth ganache, perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats.
Ingredients
Crust
2cupsall-purpose flour
0.75cuphigh-quality cocoa powder
0.5cupgranulated sugar
0.5cupcold unsalted butter, cubed
1largeegg yolk
2tablespoonsice water
Chocolate Ganache
12ozdark chocolate 70% cacao, finely chopped
1.25cupsheavy cream
0.5teaspoonsea salt
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Pulse flour, cocoa powder, and sugar in a food processor. Add butter and pulse until coarse crumbs.
Add egg yolk and ice water, pulsing until dough begins to come together. Turn onto surface, form into disc, wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
Roll out dough, fit into 9-inch tart pan, prick bottom, and freeze for 15 minutes. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, then remove weights and bake 5 more minutes. Cool completely.
Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate, let sit 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Add salt and vanilla.
Pour ganache into cooled tart shell, smooth top, and refrigerate at least 4 hours until set. Decorate as desired before serving.
Notes
Ensure the tart is fully cooled before adding ganache for a clean finish.